Attractions of Burma

To help inspire or plan your trip to Burma, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Burma which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Boat Journeys in Burma

Irrawaddy boat cruise to Mandalay
The Irrawaddy River is Burma's great natural highway and a boat cruise along the river connecting the historic cities of Pagan and Mandalay is one of the world's great boat journeys. It's a wonderful way to observe life in Burma, along the riverbanks and the busy river itself. The cruise can be taken in luxury aboard the 'Road to Mandalay', owned and operated by Orient-Express, which is a leisurely 3 day cruise or by the budget and quicker option of a local public ferry.

Irrawaddy boat cruise to Mandalay

The Irrawaddy River is Burma's great natural highway and a boat cruise along the river connecting the historic cities of Pagan and Mandalay is one of the world's great boat journeys. It's a wonderful way to observe life in Burma, along the riverbanks and the busy river itself. The cruise can be taken in luxury aboard the 'Road to Mandalay', owned and operated by Orient-Express, which is a leisurely 3 day cruise or by the budget and quicker option of a local public ferry.

Inle Lake
Inle Lake is situated in eastern Burma in the highlands of Shen State. This is an area of serene beauty and tranquillity, away from the big cities and humid plains. The Intha tribal people live on the lake in a series of small, floating villages, living by fishing and farming. The floating market at Ywama takes place every five days, selling food produce to locals and clothing and souvenirs to tourists. A boat ride along the lake allows you to visit the villages of the lake as well as the monasteries and temples such as Nga Phe Kyaung, the 'Jumping Cat Monastery', where the monks have trained their cats to do tricks.

Inle Lake

Inle Lake is situated in eastern Burma in the highlands of Shen State. This is an area of serene beauty and tranquillity, away from the big cities and humid plains. The Intha tribal people live on the lake in a series of small, floating villages, living by fishing and farming. The floating market at Ywama takes place every five days, selling food produce to locals and clothing and souvenirs to tourists. A boat ride along the lake allows you to visit the villages of the lake as well as the monasteries and temples such as Nga Phe Kyaung, the 'Jumping Cat Monastery', where the monks have trained their cats to do tricks.